How to Use definitely in a Sentence

definitely

adverb
  • That is definitely the kind of dog we're looking to adopt.
  • Yeah, so definitely some inspiration that comes from artists.
    Demarco Williams, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Chabria: Biden definitely earned a place in the history books — in a good way — for having the courage and commitment to the good of the country to step down.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • And things definitely heat up when the class takes a trip to Paris!
    Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
  • But ‘Munch’ definitely brought out the zesty side of it.
    Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The journey Red has been on is definitely one for the ages.
    Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2023
  • Lake is definitely in his sights, and a big fan of his.
    Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 15 Nov. 2023
  • On the other side of the country, the 76th Primetime Emmys were definitely the talk of the town.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
  • That was a tough scene to film, and definitely the hardest scene to film.
    Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2023
  • This is my first pair of Saucony — definitely won’t be my last.
    Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • Similar to these Schutz over the knee patent leather boots, my boots have served me well over the years and definitely worth the splurge.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2023
  • That will definitely be the case again this year for the Mudsock game on Sept. 8 at Fishers.
    Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2023
  • All that running around on the field definitely calls for some TLC.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 26 July 2023
  • Plus, this Quince bag is definitely in my price range at 64% off.
    Nneya Richards, Parents, 16 Aug. 2024
  • There are definitely two sides to the coin of getting swept up in our show’s release for sure.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 May 2024
  • The good news is that is definitely not the case here, making this a high-proof rye whiskey that is well worth seeking out.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2023
  • Y’all still look good AF and can definitely pull this off.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 17 July 2024
  • He’s definitely dealt with a lot through all the seasons.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2024
  • The flippy bob has definitely been the comeback kid of 2024.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Well, look, there's definitely been a change in tone and language.
    CBS News, 5 May 2024
  • But the $47 price definitely won’t last, so make sure to pick up this umbrella fast.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023
  • That number is definitely not lost on us in any way, shape or form.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 May 2024
  • The odds were definitely in Tiffani Thiessen's favor last night!
    Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The emotional high is definitely just in the response of audiences to the film.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2023
  • Stonestreet was definitely down to do it when the series was pitched.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
  • That soup does not belong in the frozen foods section and that shirt definitely isn’t produce.
    Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland, 27 July 2023
  • There definitely are some, but nothing that you’d be shocked by.
    Keaton Bell, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2024
  • He’s definitely been a big part of some of the more recent reinventions of the company.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Those are definitely some of the items that piqued our interest.
    Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
  • My favorite part would definitely be working with the hair and makeup team and getting to know them.
    Essence, 28 Sep. 2023

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